** Important Notices **
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Departure time is normally 15 minutes after the ride start time.
The bimonthly calendar of rides may be available here.
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Road bike - Hilly
At Last! Some Hills! With Jeremy!!
Midland Train Station Midland Train Station, Midland, Western Australia, AustraliaNo more excuses! It's finally time to shake the cobwebs off your legs and blow the accumulated soot out of your lungs with Jeremy's long-anticipated first hill ride of the season. Sunrise at 06:38 Start Time: Meet at 08:30 for an 08:45 start Start Location: Midland Train Station, if you can weave your way [...] → Continue Reading At Last! Some Hills! With Jeremy!!
Two Dams Ride, with Zil
Gosnells Dôme 2160 Albany Highway, Gosnells, Western Australia, AustraliaTwo Dams Ride? Dammed if you do, dammed if you don't! Cycle Tourist of The Year, The Inimitable Zil is back with a vengeance, so take your place in line behind her as she storms up a few hills. Sunrise at 06:31 Start Time: Meet at 08:30 for an 08:45 start. Finally - somebody [...] → Continue Reading Two Dams Ride, with Zil
Crystal Brook, with Stuart
Burswood -31.964320 115.890799The return of Ex-president Stu to his rightful place at the front should ensure that this ride rests where the muffins are best. I think he's had that printed on the back of his cycling jersey. Sunrise at 06:17 Start Time: Meet at 08:00 for an 08:15 start. Start Location: Burswood Pavilion, near (not [...] → Continue Reading Crystal Brook, with Stuart
5000 in 4 Achievement Ride
Dome in Kelmscott 2810 Albany Highway, Kelmscott8.oo for a 8.15 am start. Meet behind the Dome on the cnr of Gilwell Ave and Albany Hwy near Kelmscott Train Station for registration and map/ride description. The course promises 5,000 feet of uphills and down dales around the Armadale & Roleystone area. Bring sunscreen, snacks and plenty of water. Time limit is 4 [...] → Continue Reading 5000 in 4 Achievement Ride
Dinner with Liz at The Kalamunda Hotel
Midland Train Station Midland Train Station, Midland, Western Australia, AustraliaJoin Liz for an evening of sophisticated conversation over dinner at the exclusive Kalamunda Hotel. Or join Richard for some marginally less-sophisticated humour. Sunset at 7:27 pm Start Time: Meet at 5:15 pm for a 5:30 pm start. Start Location: Midland Train Station, on the bus station side Description: Ride up to Kalamunda. You [...] → Continue Reading Dinner with Liz at The Kalamunda Hotel
Bridgetown Spoke Tour 2024
Bridgetown Caravan Park 24431 South West highway, Bridgetown, WA, AustraliaBridgetown is the town for our November spoke tour. It runs from Sunday 24th November to Friday 29th November. Our base will be the Bridgetown Caravan Park, 24431 South West Highway, Bridgetown 6255. Phone (08) 9761 1900. Stay in Bridgetown and enjoy the daily rides. There is limited chalet, ensuite room accommodation in this caravan [...] → Continue Reading Bridgetown Spoke Tour 2024
Kalamunda hill prep for Bridgetown
Burswood -31.964320 115.890799Sunrise at 05:08 Start Time: Meet at 08:00 for an 08:15 start. Start Location: Burswood Rotunda, Charles Paterson Park Burswood Description: Get your legs in for the Bridgetown Spoke Tour next week with a ride up Kalamunda Road to Old Mates in Kalamunda before rolling down the Zig Zag to Guildford and back on [...] → Continue Reading Kalamunda hill prep for Bridgetown
Death Valley Loop with Nick
Swan Settlers Market 124 Lennard St, Herne Hill, WA, AustraliaFor all those masochists out there, don't worry - we cater to all! At great expense we have engaged the services of Nick The Sadist to satisfy your inexplicable craving for torture. There are no fifty shades of grey on this ride - just black and blacker. Sunrise at 05:25 Start Time: Meet at [...] → Continue Reading Death Valley Loop with Nick
Lizzie’s Leg Burner, with Liz and her Legs
Mills Park Centre 86 Brixton Street, Beckenham, AustraliaWith the official ride coordinator away in foreign lands, it appears that complacency and ill-discipline are beginning to take root in the club - to the extent that the general membership seem to believe that they will get away with not volunteering leaders for the weekly rides! Intolerable! Unforgiveable! UnAustralian! As punishment, stand-in ride [...] → Continue Reading Lizzie’s Leg Burner, with Liz and her Legs
Ex-president Stu’s Pike-out Ride
Maylands Station Maylands Train Station, Maylands, Western Australia, AustraliaIt used to be impossible to imagine the CTA without ex-president Stu, but those days are clearly over as he bravely pikes out of leading his promised ride. Fortunately the ever-reliable Rita and Cliff have stepped in at the last minute to shoulder the responsibility. Due to the last-minute notice there has only been [...] → Continue Reading Ex-president Stu’s Pike-out Ride
Take the High Ground with Jeremy
Kalamunda WA, AustraliaScrew on your climbing legs and take on some hills as Jeremy takes the high ground, up the Darling Scarp to visit both Kalamunda and Mundaring on the same ride! What more could you ask for? You might not actually reach heaven on this ride, but it will feel like it. Particularly if you [...] → Continue Reading Take the High Ground with Jeremy
Jump Ups & Gumnuts, Led by Newish Nic
High Wycombe Station Dundas Rd, High Wycombe, WA, AustraliaJoin Newish Nic (we're not sure exactly how new) for this shortish (we're sure exactly how short. Oh OK about 45 km) but gratifying pedal to Bean to Brook tearooms. Sunrise at 07:11 Start Time: Meet at 08:30 for an 08:45 start. Start Location: High Wycombe Train Station. Somewhere. Description: Starts with a run [...] → Continue Reading Jump Ups & Gumnuts, Led by Newish Nic
Killer Loop, Led by Nick (not Nic!)
Kalamunda WA, AustraliaNot to be outdone by his nemesis Scott, Nick has not just waited to see that fine weather is in the forecast before submitting his ride description - he has actually waited until mere moments before the ride starts. If your reactions are quick enough, you may actually make it to the start location [...] → Continue Reading Killer Loop, Led by Nick (not Nic!)
Liz Leads – Let’s Do Some Hills
Kalamunda WA, AustraliaGet your climbing legs on and follow Liz to the alpine heights of Mundaring, with its steeply-pitched roofs, yodelling bogans and charmingly crafted cuckoo clocks. Maybe. The downhill run back to Midland makes it all worthwhile. Sunrise at 07:18 Start Time: Meet at 08:30 for an 08:45 start. Start Location: Midland Station Description: A [...] → Continue Reading Liz Leads – Let’s Do Some Hills
The Hill, Led by Ex-president Stuart
Burswood -31.964320 115.890799Ex-president and Failed Dictator Stuart sees the light and takes on the Darling Scarp in the hope that the pain in his legs will finally free him from the pain of losing office. Salve your own pains on this quest to find the legendary Muffin of Kalamunda. Sunrise at 06:51 Start Time: Meet at [...] → Continue Reading The Hill, Led by Ex-president Stuart
Fast n Furious Swan Valley, Led by Scott
Guildford Station Guildford Stn, Guildford, Western Australia, AustraliaLeave your comfort zone in the dust and try something new on this Saturday ride with Scott. He has made a legally-binding undertaking that 'fast' in this context equates to the official CTA 'Moderate' pace, while Silvia has undertaken to shoulder the responsibility of being furious. Start Time: Meet at 08:00 for 08:15 depart. [...] → Continue Reading Fast n Furious Swan Valley, Led by Scott
Follow Greg To Deepwater Point the Long Way Round
Narrows Bridge south side Narrows Bridge, Kwinana Fwy, South Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaThere is a rumour circulating that a secret cabal of mountain-bred Kiwis has infiltrated the club with the purpose of leading every ride. Why? Two reasons: they get to lead hilly rides and they get to enjoy all the benefits of the Ride Leader Reward meal. To stop this dastardly plan we need a more [...] → Continue Reading Follow Greg To Deepwater Point the Long Way Round
Jeremy’s Legs & Lungs Tester
Kalamunda WA, AustraliaUnder New Management Ride Leaders Still Needed, otherwise the club will die and you will be left alone without a friend in the world. Earn the respect, affection and undying loyalty of your peers in the CTA. It’s easy – all you have to do is lead a ride and they will follow you to [...] → Continue Reading Jeremy’s Legs & Lungs Tester
Mundaring Direct
Under New Management Ride Leaders Needed. Earn the respect, affection and undying loyalty of your peers in the CTA. It’s easy – all you have to do is lead a ride and they will follow you to the ends of the earth, or even just as far as your favourite café if that is your [...] → Continue Reading Mundaring Direct
Let’s Do Some Hills
Kalamunda WA, AustraliaWe meet at Midland train station at 8 am for a 8.15 start. Heading up Darlington Road and through the John Forrest National Park, we make our way to the Dome in Mundaring. After the coffee it’s much easier, mostly downhill back to Midland. Ride leader: Liz 0423207258
